What you need to know if you have never received a massage
During the massage:
During the massage:
1. Don’t be afraid to talk about how you feel
— If you are cold, hot, or if the pressure is too strong or too light, tell your massage therapist.
He can adjust the pressure, the room temperature, or the technique so you feel more comfortable.
— If you are cold, hot, or if the pressure is too strong or too light, tell your massage therapist.
He can adjust the pressure, the room temperature, or the technique so you feel more comfortable.
2. You may feel slight pain
— If your neck, calves, or other muscles are very tense, you may feel a bit of pain when they are massaged.
This is normal, but you can ask to apply less pressure.
— If your neck, calves, or other muscles are very tense, you may feel a bit of pain when they are massaged.
This is normal, but you can ask to apply less pressure.
3. Some areas may be sensitive
— Certain points may cause ticklish sensations when touched.
You may also feel arousal; there is no need to be embarrassed about it.
— Certain points may cause ticklish sensations when touched.
You may also feel arousal; there is no need to be embarrassed about it.
4. Massage is not only physical — it is also mental relaxation
— Try to let go of thoughts and trust the process.
The more you relax, the better the effects of the massage will be.
Don’t forget to turn off your phone 📱
— Try to let go of thoughts and trust the process.
The more you relax, the better the effects of the massage will be.
Don’t forget to turn off your phone 📱
5. Don’t be shy about breathing deeply or making sounds
— Express your sensations naturally; it can help your therapist understand your level of comfort and adjust the technique.
Making sounds during the massage is something natural and important.
— Express your sensations naturally; it can help your therapist understand your level of comfort and adjust the technique.
Making sounds during the massage is something natural and important.
6. Don’t worry about how your body reacts
— Better blood circulation can trigger natural responses in your body — this is normal.
Remember: your main goal is to relax and trust the process.
— Better blood circulation can trigger natural responses in your body — this is normal.
Remember: your main goal is to relax and trust the process.
